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So again (as is after every time these games are played) how to we take these results and go from here to a competitive French national team in 5-10 years?

No offense to Catalans, Toulouse and Elite but it would be good to see at least a few of these players get signed by English or Australian clubs. Too many seem to go on to languish in Elite 1 and never fulfill their potential.

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So again (as is after every time these games are played) how to we take these results and go from here to a competitive French national team in 5-10 years?

No offense to Catalans, Toulouse and Elite but it would be good to see at least a few of these players get signed by English or Australian clubs. Too many seem to go on to languish in Elite 1 and never fulfill their potential.

The SL clubs should be taking a long hard look at some of these French kids... there’s always been talent across the Channel and we should be seeking to tap into that over here far more than we currently do.

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The SL clubs should be taking a long hard look at some of these French kids... there’s always been talent across the Channel and we should be seeking to tap into that over here far more than we currently do.

Here's a bit of a left field idea, but what about English Super League clubs looking to partner with Elite clubs so that there is an oppurtunity to ease kids in to a move across the channel as opposed to them having to totally uproot at such a young age.

To throw a random example out there say Castleford partner with Lezignan, Castleford could sign one or more of these Under 16/18's but have them live and train mostly in France with Lezignan to start. Castleford can have a say on the kid's training, recomended diet etc and pay for English lessons if needed then bring them over to England occasionally to train and/or play for a few weeks. If/when they are up to it move them over full time.

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Carcassonne are looking to do this but haven't found anyone, Albi are twinned with Leeds and a few players went to Leeds for a month last year, the French no6 fabre is supposed to be going this year. He is quality ! Would be great if lucas Cuellar the hooker could get a chance in England for a few months !

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Carcassonne are looking to do this but haven't found anyone, Albi are twinned with Leeds and a few players went to Leeds for a month last year, the French no6 fabre is supposed to be going this year. He is quality ! Would be great if lucas Cuellar the hooker could get a chance in England for a few months !

Would be great if we could see more of this, conpetition for talent can only be a good thing as opposed to them all going to St Esteve.

Hard to see how Elite or Super League clubs lose and it would certainly be easier on players if they can sign a contract with an English club but be eased in to a potential full time move.

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Here's a bit of a left field idea, but what about English Super League clubs looking to partner with Elite clubs so that there is an oppurtunity to ease kids in to a move across the channel as opposed to them having to totally uproot at such a young age.

To throw a random example out there say Castleford partner with Lezignan, Castleford could sign one or more of these Under 16/18's but have them live and train mostly in France with Lezignan to start. Castleford can have a say on the kid's training, recomended diet etc and pay for English lessons if needed then bring them over to England occasionally to train and/or play for a few weeks. If/when they are up to it move them over full time.

Cas to have a say on their recommended diet .......... is there a Greggs in Lezignan?

I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly.